What is the main difference in author name presentation between APA and MLA styles?

Week 15 (ENGL 101) Exercise: MLA vs APA

Flashcard
•
English
•
University
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
In APA, you use last names and first initials. In MLA, you use full names if they're provided.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly cite a source in APA style?
Back
(Author's Last Name, Year) e.g., (Spectre, 2019)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the in-text citation (Smith, 2021, p. 25) indicate?
Back
It indicates APA style.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What style is primarily used in humanities?
Back
MLA (Modern Language Association) style.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the format for in-text citations in MLA style?
Back
(Author's Last Name Page Number) e.g., (Smith 25)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are multiple authors cited in APA style?
Back
For two authors, use '&' (e.g., Smith & Jones, 2020). For three or more, use 'et al.' after the first author's name.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in MLA?
Back
To list all sources referenced in the paper.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
MLA Review

Flashcard
•
University
15 questions
MLA flashcard

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
MLA Documentation Style (2022)

Flashcard
•
11th Grade - University
15 questions
MLA Format, Plagiarism, and Integrating Quotes

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
In-Text Citation Practice

Flashcard
•
University
15 questions
MLA Documentation

Flashcard
•
University
15 questions
Sources, Citation, and Using the Manual Bonus 24

Flashcard
•
University
15 questions
MLA Formatting and Documentation

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade